Senior/Principal Environmental Consultant in London)

Penguin Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in the UK is seeking a Senior or Principal Environmental Consultant to join their team in London or other major cities. You will coordinate and deliver environmental impact assessments for large infrastructure projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and clients. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Environmental Science, relevant experience, and excellent communication skills. The role offers strong career progression, flexible working, and a competitive salary with benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working

Tailored career development plans

Strong salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• Degree or Master's in Environmental Science or related subject.
• Relevant post-graduate experience ideally within consultancy.
• Strong understanding of the EIA process and technical environmental disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Lead coordination and delivery of environmental work across multi-disciplinary teams.
• Produce, review and edit technical environmental reports.
• Mentor and support junior staff in the team.

Skills

Environmental science expertise

Project management

Report writing

Communication skills

Client management

Education

Degree or Master's in Environmental Science

Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv) or working towards

Job description

Job title: Senior / Principal Environmental Consultant

Location: London, Bimringham, Manchester, Leeds

Penguin Recruitment is proud to be supporting a leading global design, engineering, and project management consultancy in their search for a Senior or Principal Environmental Consultant to join their Planning and Environmental Consenting team in London, Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds hubs.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a nationally recognised environmental team delivering major infrastructure projects across sectors including energy, water, rail, highways, and buildings. With over 150 planning and environmental professionals across the business, you'll be part of a collaborative and dynamic environment focused on delivering sustainable, high-quality outcomes for a wide range of high-profile clients.

The Opportunity

As a Senior or Principal Environmental Consultant, you will take a leading role in the coordination and delivery of environmental impact assessments and related services, ensuring the successful delivery of infrastructure projects from feasibility through to construction. You will work closely with internal technical specialists and directly with clients including Network Rail, National Highways, Thames Water, Southern Water, National Grid, renewable energy providers, and local authorities.

This is a role offering significant career development potential and the opportunity to shape the environmental performance of major national and international infrastructure programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the coordination and delivery of environmental work across multi-disciplinary teams, including EIA, options appraisals, and environmental management
• Influence project development to ensure high standards of environmental performance
• Produce, review and edit technical environmental reports
• Manage and respond to client requirements in a professional and timely manner
• Support and lead bid preparation and contribute to business development activity
• Mentor and support junior staff in the team
• Undertake continuous professional development to maintain professional chartered status

Requirements

• Degree or Master's in Environmental Science or a related subject
• Relevant post-graduate experience (ideally within consultancy)
• Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv) or working towards chartered status
• Strong understanding of the EIA process and technical environmental disciplines
• Experience in leading multidisciplinary teams and delivering complex projects
• Excellent report writing and communication skills
• Ability to manage priorities, budgets and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Why Join?

This is a fantastic opportunity to take the next step in your career within a highly respected consultancy environment. The role offers significant variety, excellent progression potential, and the chance to work on some of the UK's most important infrastructure schemes. Flexible working and tailored career development plans are part of the offer, alongside a strong salary and benefits package.